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1. Flower , Emblems

Flower Emblems, Or, the Seasons of Life: Selections in Prose and Verse From Various Authors

This charming book celebrates the beauty and symbolism of flowers. Compiled by "Flower Emblems," this book includes selections in prose and verse from various authors. Each of the book's sections is dedicated to a different flower and includes both factual and emotional insight into its significance. This book is a must-have for anyone who appreciates the natural world and its wonders. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

1. Flower , Emblems

Flower Emblems, Or, the Seasons of Life: Selections in Prose and Verse From Various Authors

1. Various Authors

A Model Boat Builder's Guide to Rigging - A Collection of Historical Articles on the Construction of Model Ship Rigging

This book is a collection of vintage articles on model boat building, with information on tools and equipment, instructions for fitting engines, tips for sailing and racing, and more. Detailed and profusely illustrated, this volume is recommended for the serious model boat enthusiast and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: "Building Yourself a Model Yacht", "How to Make Clipper Ship Models - A Practical Manual Dealing with Every Aspect of Clipper Ship Modelling from the simplest Waterline Types to Fine Scale Models Fit for Exhibition Purposes", "Model Boat Building", "Model Boat Construction", Ship Models Illustrated", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.

1. Various Authors

A Little Book of Model Trains - Dealing with the Construction of Trains, Stations, and Accessories

This vintage book is a complete guide to model trains, dealing with the construction of trains, stations, and accessories. Detailed diagrams and comprehensive instructions, this handbook will be of considerable utility to the modern train enthusiast and would make for a useful addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "A Model of the North Star", "Locomotive", "How to Build in Wood a Model", "Locomotive 'Cock O' the North'", "Final Instructions for Making Out", "Our Gauge Signal Box", "Fittings for a Signal-Box", "Fittings for a Signal-Box", "Electric Automatic Traffic Signal", "Photography-Taking Pictures of Your Models", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on model building.